SUMMARY
The Sydney Swans looked dead and buried for most of their season opener against Essendon, only to surge as the underdone Dons began fading and pinch victory. To make it back-to-back success will be a huge ask, though, against a Port Adelaide outfit that was narrowly outdone by Fremantle in Perth. Despite the loss Ken Hinkley's men would have returned home with plenty of confidence and they will back themselves to rebound in front of a vocal home crowd.

WHERE AND WHEN: Adelaide Oval, Saturday April 11, 7.10pm
(local)
TV AND RADIO: See the broadcast guide

LAST FIVE TIMES
R20, 2014, Sydney Swans 12.12 (84) d Port Adelaide 7.16 (58) at Adelaide Oval
R13, 2014, Sydney Swans 14.14 (98) d Port Adelaide 13.16 (94) at the SCG
R13, 2013, Port Adelaide 10.12 (72) d Sydney Swans 8.6 (54) at 8.6 (54) at AAMI Stadium
R3, 2012, Sydney Swans 16.9 (105) d Port Adelaide 12.11 (83) at AAMI Stadium
R3, 2011, Sydney Swans 18.13 (121) d Port Adelaide 9.5 (59) at the SCG

THE SIX POINTS
1. The Swans' two wins over Port Adelaide in 2014 were thanks to their stars; in round 13 at the SCG Lance Franklin dominated with 23 possessions and five goals. In round 20 at Adelaide Oval Josh Kennedy had 34 possessions.

2. The Swans have dominated Port Adelaide in recent seasons, winning 10 of their past 11 matches, including a club-record eight straight wins from 2006-12.

3. This is the 25th contest between the sides and it's the Swans who hold a clear advantage with 17 wins to the Power’s seven.

4. In round one Port Adelaide led the AFL in possessions with 390, and uncontested possessions with 284; in contrast the Swans had the most contested possessions with 176.

5. No player had more contested possessions in the opening round than the Swans' Josh Kennedy (24). Luke Parker also had 17 contested.

6. Lance Franklin remains the game's best key forward according to Official AFL Player Ratings. With almost 572 points to his name he's miles ahead of former Hawthorn teammate Jarryd Roughead (529.3 points)